Discovering the World of Plants

What do plants need to grow?

• Only water and soil

• Fertilizer, minerals, and pesticides

• Just sunlight and air

• Sunlight, water, soil, and carbon dioxide.

What part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Flowers

• Stems

What is the process called when plants make their own food?

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

Name one type of plant that grows in water.

• Oak tree

• Water lily

• Cactus

• Fern

What do we call the green pigment in plants?

• Xanthophyll

• Melanin

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

Which part of the plant is usually above the ground?

• Fruits

• Seeds

• Roots

• Stem, leaves, and flowers

What is the name of the process where plants release oxygen?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

Can you name a plant that is used for medicine?

• Rose

• Cactus

• Fern

• Willow

What type of plant has flowers and produces seeds?

• Mosses

• Ferns

• Gymnosperms

• Angiosperms

Why are trees important to the environment?

• Trees are important to the environment because they produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, provide habitat, prevent soil erosion, and regulate water cycles.

• Trees do not affect the climate or weather patterns.

• Trees are primarily used for making furniture.

• Trees are only important for providing shade.